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The February Newsletter

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School Funding Next Year

On Friday, the Governor’s team presented his Executive Budget to the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget. This spending proposal will be the baseline for budget negotiations throughout the legislative session and is expected to change before being finalized by both chambers in the final days of the session.  
 
 
Being an educator is harder than ever. This year, teacher morale has plummeted
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Monroe Federation Gives Away Free Books

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Monroe, LA – This month, the Monroe Federation of Teachers and School Employees (MFTSE) will donate nearly 2,000 books to Monroe City elementary and middle schools in honor of National Reading Month. Donations will begin March 1st and the Federation will distribute at least 100 books to each school.

“We hope that these books will promote reading and student literacy in our schools. The students of Monroe City Schools are our future. What’s a better way to give back than to donate books,” said MFTSE President Sandie Lollie.

MFTSE worked with the Louisiana Federation of Teachers, the American Federation of Teachers, and First Book Marketplace 

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New Stipend for All Employees

The Federation has worked behind the scenes to demand recognition for teachers and school employees. You all have given so much this year, and sacrificed a lot to ensure your students have access to the best possible education. Thank you for your service.

In recognition of that dedication, we are proud to announce that all Monroe City School Board Employees will receive a stipend this Spring. Pending Board Approval at the March 16th School Board meeting

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Educators Can Get the Vaccine Starting Monday!

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Today, Governor Edwards announced that K-12 teachers and school employees will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Monday, February 22nd. As most of you know, LFT members have urged the Governor’s office to grant educators priority access to the COVID-19 vaccine since the State first began assembling its vaccination rollout plan.  

In a statement released today, LFT President Larry Carter said “This is an important development for our teachers, school employees, and the communities they serve. Vaccinating teachers and school employees is one of the best tools we have to keep

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Legal Rights/Social Media Workshop

Monroe Federation of Teachers and School Employees President Sandie Lollie (standing at left) hosted a Social Media and Legal Rights workshop, presented by Louisiana Federation of Teachers General Counsel Larry samuel (standing at right). Members learned about the hazards of social media posting for educators, and about the legal rights guaranteed by the Federation.


What you need to know about PRAXIS

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We've been asked for resources to help prepare for PRAXIS, the test that prospective teachers must pass in order to be certified.

ETS, the company that administers PRAXIS, has produced a series of Webinars to help prospective teachers ensure success on the exam.  Each live session provides attendees with the opportunity to interact and ask questions.

Click here to learn more and register for the program!